Senior Project Engineer – Civil Infrastructure Works

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer – Civil Infrastructure Works to manage and supervise the execution of infrastructure construction projects across the UAE.

The candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing civil infrastructure works, including underground utilities, pipeline networks, excavation, roadworks, and associated civil construction activities.

The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge, hands-on site execution experience, and the ability to independently manage construction activities, manpower, subcontractors, materials, and project schedules while ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and authority requirements.

Key Responsibilities1. Project Execution & Site Management

• Manage and supervise daily site activities for civil infrastructure projects.
• Oversee excavation, trenching, shoring, backfilling, compaction, reinstatement, roadworks, and underground utility installations.
• Coordinate the execution of pipeline networks, drainage systems, utility corridors, chambers, manholes, and associated concrete structures.
• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, specifications, and project schedules.
• Plan and allocate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources to meet project targets.
• Identify site constraints and implement practical solutions to prevent delays.
• Manage multiple work fronts and coordinate activities with engineers, supervisors, and foremen.

1. Planning & Progress Monitoring

• Develop short-term execution plans, weekly work schedules, and look-ahead programmes.
• Monitor actual progress against approved construction programmes.
• Identify delays, productivity issues, and resource shortages, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with the planning team to update project schedules and progress reports.
• Ensure timely mobilisation of resources and availability of materials to maintain uninterrupted site operations.
• Monitor daily productivity and ensure optimal utilisation of manpower and equipment.

1. Technical Coordination & Engineering

• Review construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and method statements before execution.
• Identify drawing discrepancies, technical conflicts, and constructability issues.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, and internal engineering teams to resolve technical queries.
• Prepare and review technical submittals, RFIs, method statements, and inspection requests.
• Coordinate site surveys, setting-out activities, and verification of levels and alignments.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, engineering standards, and project requirements.

1. Authority Approvals & Utility Coordination

• Coordinate infrastructure works involving relevant UAE authorities and utility providers, including RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, and other applicable entities.
• Ensure required permits, NOCs, excavation approvals, and work clearances are obtained before commencing activities.
• Coordinate with utility owners for existing service identification, trial pits, service protection, and utility diversions.
• Ensure compliance with authority requirements for works within road corridors and utility reservations.
• Support inspections, approvals, testing, and final handover procedures.

1. Cost Control & Resource Management

• Monitor project resource consumption, including labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractor utilisation.
• Control material wastage, idle manpower, equipment downtime, and unnecessary site expenditure.
• Coordinate material requisitions and procurement requirements based on actual site needs.
• Review subcontractor work progress and verify completed quantities.
• Maintain accurate site records to support progress billing, variations, and contractual claims.
• Coordinate with the Quantity Surveying and Commercial teams on measured works, variations, and cost implications.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and execution efficiency.

1. Quality Assurance & HSE Compliance

• Ensure all civil works comply with approved quality standards, project specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Coordinate with QA/QC engineers for material inspections, work inspections, testing, and approvals.
• Monitor compaction tests, concrete works, pipeline installation tests, and other relevant quality requirements.
• Ensure site activities comply with approved HSE plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Enforce safe excavation practices, trench protection, lifting procedures, and traffic management requirements.
• Address non-conformances and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.

1. Project Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare and review daily progress reports, weekly site reports, and resource utilisation records.
• Attend project progress meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal management.
• Report project progress, delays, technical concerns, resource requirements, and critical issues to management.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, planning engineers, QS teams, procurement, and site supervisors.
• Ensure proper documentation of site instructions, drawing revisions, inspections, and completed works.
• Support project close-out, snag rectification, as-built documentation, and final handover.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in civil infrastructure construction , preferably including UAE project experience.
• Proven experience independently managing site execution for infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in underground utilities, pipeline networks, excavation, roadworks, and associated civil works.
• Experience dealing with UAE authorities, particularly RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, and relevant utility providers.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project planning, resource allocation, and site productivity.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction programmes.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Office, and project scheduling software.
• Good understanding of QA/QC procedures, construction safety standards, and infrastructure project documentation.
• Valid UAE driving licence is preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong site execution and construction management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple work fronts and site teams.
• Practical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong understanding of civil infrastructure construction methods.
• Knowledge of authority approvals, NOCs, and permit requirements.
• Good planning, scheduling, and resource management skills.
• Cost-conscious approach to project execution.
• Ability to lead supervisors, foremen, technicians, labourers, and subcontractors.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding project deadlines.

Preferred Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

• District cooling pipeline infrastructure and associated civil works.
• Chilled water pipeline corridors, chambers, and utility installations.
• RTA Right-of-Way (ROW) projects and road reinstatement works.
• Underground utility networks and service diversions.
• Deep excavations, trench shoring, and temporary works.
• Infrastructure projects involving major developers, utility providers, and government authorities.
• Managing multiple site teams and subcontractors simultaneously.

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED13,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person